Toob thian phae is an offering of candles and thick rods of
incense, that are laid down horizontally and on top of each other, in two rows
of five each, and bundled together.

It is typically placed on a tray
called phaan(fig.)
and always accompanied by a
banana-leaf
that is folded into a small cone and topped with a small
flower or other ornament, and referred to as
krathong dokmai,
which resembles a phanom mahk
(fig.).

toob thian phae

toob thian phae

This type of offering is often made from clay or other
durable materials, including silk.
The candles are arranged on top of the incense rods,
though official offerings for government related
ceremonies, are usually arranged the other way around.